Stratton compact

This is a vintage Stratton powder compact from the mid 20th century. Gold tone, stratton compact, engine turned front with red baguette stones. Unused puff and sifter.

Dimensions : W: 7. A super rare Stratton, England Miraclean powder compact. This powder compact was made in and features the Miraclean system which self cleans the internal mirror - cleaning any loose powder away every time you open and close the compact. The compact is made of brass and has a lovely black polka dot finish accented with a gold fleur-de-lys pattern. This lovely powder compact comes with the original sifter.

Stratton compact

Unused vintage - gold Stratton convertible compact for pressed or loose face powder in its original presentation box. This design is a variation of Embossed Rose on Linen, a classic gold tone Stratton that features a satin woven texture to the lid contrasted with a border of shiny floral detail. Features an inner mirror and powder well with original sifter and label. To use solid make up you just remove the sifter, insert the 'pan' of solid foundation to the base double check measurements from your beauty brand of choice. This may also be used with loose face powder. You will need a new powder puff or applicator. The base has the Stratton logo on a bed of stars. I am including the original dust bag too but the fabric is shedding and leaving tiny black particles. All vintage items have been pre-used, unless stated otherwise, and may have gentle signs of wear. Delivery: UK delivery is included. International buyers, please see the shipping calculator at checkout. Please contact me prior to purchase if you need your item for a specific date. Worldwide Delivery: Royal Mail Airmail.

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Stratton is a brand of powder compacts , [1] lipstick holders and other devices and containers for cosmetics , made in Birmingham , England. The parent company was founded in as Stratnoid, and initially made knitting needles. In , the company began assembling compacts, using components imported from the United States. By the early s, it was making its own components in Birmingham, [3] and producing half of all the compacts made in the United Kingdom. In , the company patented a mechanism for a self-opening inner lid for compacts. A new factory at Warstock Road, Birmingham, was acquired.

Stratton has produced many beautiful powder compacts since the company was founded in as a knitting needle manufacturer, under the name of Stratnoid. In , the name was changed to Stratton and the firm began importing parts from America and assembling powder compacts. By the s, manufacturing began in Birmingham, with Stratton making all its own parts. However, in enemy bombing resulted in the closure of four of its five factories. In , operations resumed but rationing and a shortage of metal slowed production. By the s Stratton was a worldwide success as powder compacts were hugely fashionable. Sadly, by the s fashions had changed and demand for compacts had declined. Stratton was sold in , and there was a small scale revival in the s.

Stratton compact

Stratton is a brand of powder compacts , [1] lipstick holders and other devices and containers for cosmetics , made in Birmingham , England. The parent company was founded in as Stratnoid, and initially made knitting needles. In , the company began assembling compacts, using components imported from the United States. By the early s, it was making its own components in Birmingham, [3] and producing half of all the compacts made in the United Kingdom. In , the company patented a mechanism for a self-opening inner lid for compacts.

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Please fill in the information below Name Email Tel Cancel. Scarves Scarves. The mirror is good too except for a couple of minute spots. A new factory at Warstock Road, Birmingham, was acquired. All vintage items have been pre-used, unless stated otherwise, and may have gentle signs of wear. Ref: There is the signature Stratton logo on the lid of the powder well. Enquire Print Email item Download images. Miller's Antiques. Retrieved 1 September By the early s, it was making its own components in Birmingham, [3] and producing half of all the compacts made in the United Kingdom. It opens to show the Stratton mark on the inside lid. Read Edit View history. To calculate shipping costs, before you commit to buy, go to your shopping cart where you will find our shipping calculator. Contact us prior to purchase as shipping is taking longer due to new packaging laws and customs delays.

Eleanor and I feel as though it is important to pay tribute to the makers and also to say thank you to our customers, many of whom are fellow collectors. We like to create new historical fact packs for each subsequent sale, so that we are not duplicating information when the same customer purchases another piece from the same maker. During the history of the British firm, known at this time as Stratton Co.

A super rare Stratton, England Miraclean powder compact. To calculate shipping costs, before you commit to buy, go to your shopping cart where you will find our shipping calculator. You will need a new powder puff or applicator. Read Edit View history. Inside is a marked Stratton puff and a powder sifter. Login Register. The items on the web site are often not in the shop. Privacy Terms. Free uk delivery Free uk delivery. Tools Tools. Garments are placed in tissue and jewellery is generally sent in a velvet pouch or card jewellery box. Download as PDF Printable version. Customs charges and duties payable on arrival in the destination country are the buyer's responsibility.